Two positive charges, p1 and p2 are 3 millimeters apart. The magnitude of the charge p1 is thrice the magnitude of p2. If the electrostatic force between them is 12000 N, what is the charge of q1 in microcoulombs?

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Two positive charges, p1 and p2 are 3 millimeters apart. The magnitude of the charge p1 is thrice the magnitude of p2. If the electrostatic force between them is 12000 N, what is the charge of q1 in microcoulombs?
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